DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG CONTENTS Page Page 1 Safety precautions 13 Caution after replacing parts 1.1. General guidelines 13.1. After replacing the RAM Drive with new one 2 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic 13.2. When the unit does not operate normally after replacing Sensitive (ES) Devices the Timer Microprocessor or Main P.C.B.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 1 Safety precautions 1.1. General guidelines 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 2 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semiconductor "chip"...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 3 Precaution of Laser Diode 4 Handling the Lead-free Solder 4.1. About lead free solder (PbF) Distinction of PbF P.C.B.: P.C.B.s (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF stamp on the P.C.B.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 6 New Feature 6.1. Quick start function(REC) 1. General A few seconds after tuning on the unit,you can start recording to DVD-RAM,HDD. You can switch the operation of this function (ON/OFF) on the menu screen. .
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 7 Taking out the Disc from RAM-Drive Unit when the Disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE button 7.1. Forcible Disc Eject 7.1.1. When the power can be turned off. 1. Turn off the power and press [STOP] [CH UP] keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 8 Service Explorer Confirm “RAM-Drive Last Error” in Service Mode Execute Service Mode 1. Press [REC], [CH UP] and [OPEN/CLOSE] simultaneously for 5 seconds when P-off. FL Display: *After finishing display “(7). Factor of Drive Error occurring”, press [0] [2] ~[1] [9] keys of the Remote Controller so that 19 memories can be displayed as maximum.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG (5) Error occurring Disc type is displayed for 5 seconds. (6) Disc Maker´s ID is displayed for 5 seconds. Example of Disc Maker´s ID: DVD-R Disc FL Display (Disc Maker´s ID) Disc Maker...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 9 Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting 9.1. Self-Diagnosis Functions Self-Diagnosis Function provides information for errors to service personnel by “Self-Diagnosis Display” when any error has occurred. U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display UNFORM Unformatted disc error You have inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other equipment. PLEASE Unit is in termination process Unit is in termination process now.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Aging Perform sequence of modes as * Aging Display following the then mode. When the power is ON, press Description shown below continually.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Progressive initialization The progressive setting is initialized to display before execution When the power is on (E-E mode), Interlace. leaves. press [STOP] [PLAY]...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 9.3. Service Modes Service mode setting: While the power is off, press REC, CH UP and OPEN / CLOSE simultaneously for five seconds. Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Release Items Item of Service Mode executing is cancelled.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Audio Mute (XTMUTE) Check whether mute is applied normally by Press [2] [1] in service mode. the timer microprocessor. Audio Mute (XDMUTE) Check whether mute is applied normally by Press [2] [2] in service mode.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) RAM Drive Last Error RAM Drive error code display. 1. Error Number is displayed for 5 Press [4] [2] in service mode.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Display the accumlated Display the accumulated unit´s working time. Press [6] [4] in service mode. working time (Indicating unit: Second) Display the Error History Display the Error History stored on the unit.
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) P50(L) Output Timer Microprocessor IC7501-83 output Low Press [8] [5] in service mode. signal for AV1-pin 10 passing through inverter (approx. 4.4V DC at AV1-pin 10).
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 10 Assembling and Disassembling 10.1. Disassembly Flow Chart The following chart is the procedure for disassembling the casing and inside parts for internal inspection when carrying out the servicing. To assemble the unit, reverse the steps shown in the chart below.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 10.3. Top Case 10.5. SD Card P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) and 3 screws (B). 1. Remove 2 Screws (A) to remove SD Card P.C.B. 2. Slide Top Case rearward and open the both ends at rear side of the Top Case a little and lift the Top Case in the direction of the arrows.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Handling of HDD The following precautions should be taken when handling HDD. 4. Remove 4 screws to remove HDD. a. Never give an impact to HDD. (Even a drop from 1cm height can be a cause of HDD failure.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 2. At first disconnect the connector on one side as shown 2. Remove 3 Screws (B) and disconnect Connector (A) and below, and pull out LED P.C.B. HDD Power Connector. 3. Unlock Power P.C.B. from a Flange to remove Power P.C.B.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 10.14. Tuner P.C.B. and Nicam Decoder P.C.B. 1. Pull out the Tuner P.C.B. in the direction of the arrow. 2. Remove the solders and pull out the Nicam Decoder P.C.B.
Perform auto recording and playback for one minute using the RAM No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation. disc. *Panasonic DVD-RAM disc should be used when recording and playback. Model with the HDD: Perform auto recording and playback for one No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 15 Voltage and Waveform Chart Note) Circuit voltage and waveform described herein shall be regarded as reference information when probing defect point, because it may differ from an actual measuring value due to difference of Measuring instrument and its measuring condition and product itself.
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 17.2. Analog Video Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL IC3001 (VIDEO PROCESSOR) MAIN P.C.B. JK3903 (SW1) (SW2) 6MHz COMP P9001 P7402 C OUT DM 6MHz BIAS 12MHz COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (SW3) P9001 P7402...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 17.3. Analog Audio Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL JK3001 REAR JACK D4005 Q4006 MIX L OUT2 MUTE LINE OUT FROM XTMUTE QR4002-QR4005 TIMER Q4007 IC7501- 63 Q4004 SECTION MIX R OUT2 MUTE...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 18.3. Main Net Section (Main P.C.B. (1/3)) Schematic Diagram (M) TO P1102 POWER P.C.B. TO P9001 P1501 LB1504 DIGITAL P.C.B. J0JKB0000003 (Audio Net Section) P7402 X SW 5.8V X SW 5.8V X SW 5.8V...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG G IIC DATA A G IIC CLK A X SW 5.8V G CPS VOUT A C1538 C7406 RFC A MUTE M:Main Net Section(Page: G RFC AOUT A EH50EB AI:A/V I/O Section(Page: TO PS7801...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 18.4. A/V I/O Section (Main P.C.B. (2/3)) Schematic Diagram (AI) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN L IN R L OUT R OUT AV4 IN L AV4 IN...
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NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERING. (Main P.C.B.(2/3)) THE CORRECT PART NUMBER IS SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST, AND MAY BE DMR-EH50EB/EG/EP,EH52EG A/V I/O Section (Main P.C.B.(2/3)) Schematic Diagram(AI) SLIGHTLY DIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED. Schematic Diagram(AI)
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 18.9. LED Schematic Diagram TO P7507 MAIN P.C.B. (TIMER SECTION) P7101 X SW 5.2V SD SEL LED DVD SEL LED HDD SEL LED R7103 R7104 R7105 SD SEL DVD SEL HDD SEL D7101...
DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG 21 Replacement Parts List Notes: Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description *Important safety notice: RHD30115-3 SCREW Components identified mark have special RMA1915 DIGITAL ANGLE characteristics important for safety. RKA0177-K LEG CUSHION...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description RQT8027-L OPERATING (IG) (EH50EG) C3910,1 F2A1V100A534 35V 10U INSTRUCTIONS C3914,1 F2A1H100A236 50V 10U RPG7566 PACKING CASE (EB)
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C7510 F1H1C104A042 16V 0.1U IC7401 C0CBCYG00004 C7511 F1H1H1010005 50V 100P IC7402 C0DBCHD00004 C7512 F1H1C104A008 16V 0.1U IC7403...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description P7504 K1KA03AA0301 CONNECTOR(3P) R3994 D0GB473JA002 1/10W 47K P7506 K1KA03AA0301 CONNECTOR(3P) R3995 D0GB153JA002 1/10W 15K (EB,EG) P7507 K1KA06AA0288...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R7548,4 D0GB472JA002 1/10W 4.7K S7508 K0F111B00044 SWITCH,REC R7550 D0GB223JA002 1/10W 22K T7501 G4D1C0000003 TRANSFORMER R7551- D0GB101JA002 1/10W 100...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description W524-28 D0YDR0000006 CHIP RESISTOR VEP07A77A/B/C TUNER P.C.B W529 D0YBR0000002 CHIP RESISTOR W530 D0YDR0000006 CHIP RESISTOR C7801 F1H1H1030006 50V 0.01U...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description D1401 B0JCPD000021 DIODE R1410 ERJ6RBD151V 1/10W 150 D1601 B0JCPD000021 DIODE R1411 ERJ6RBD123V 1/10W 12K D1701 B0JCPE000015 DIODE...
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DMR-EH50EB / DMR-EH50EG / DMR-EH50EP / DMR-EH52EG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description RX6801 D1H82204A024 RESISTOR-RESISTOR RX6802 D1H81234A024 RESISTOR-RESISTOR...